Luang Prabang Workshop: Interactive Cooking and Bamboo Weaving

Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Luang Prabang with an interactive cooking class and bamboo weaving workshop. Discover the significance of bamboo in Lao culture and learn traditional cooking techniques using bamboo shoots. Join us for a half-day experience in a local village.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Bamboo Experience - The Bamboo Experience, a quaint pavilion inspired by a traditional Lao home, nestled in a scenic locale adjacent to rice paddies.
    An overview of bamboo’s significance in Lao culture and its application in a variety of domestic items typical of rural Lao residences. A calming bamboo weaving session, where you’ll craft a…
What's Included
  • Round transfers
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Tippings
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Meal Options
  • Bamboo themed set menu - 1. Bamboo soup
  1. Stuffed bamboo shoot with minced pork

  2. Fish wrap in banana leaf

  3. Stir-fried bamboo shoot with minced pork

and more…

Additional Information

Join us for an interactive cooking class and a ‘bamboo weaving’ activity, where you’ll discover the significance of the versatile bamboo plant in Lao culture. Are you interested in seeing the bamboo weaving process and participating in a traditional Lao cooking class that features bamboo shoots as the main ingredient? Spend half a day at our workshop, situated in a local village in Luang Prabang town.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Alix
Jul 9, 2024
Great activity! - We loved this experience! The place was absolutely beautiful and very quiet. The people who welcomed us during the activity were great. Everyone spoke very good English, and was very friendly. We learned a lot about bamboo, its use and even made our own coaster! It's a great souvenir to take home. Also the food we prepared was excellent and I look forward to making it again at home! In addition to that, the organizers are invested in their community and do their best to involve the locals. They're very good people. I totally recommend this activity, and had a great half day!
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George_w
Apr 2, 2024
Time well spent - We thoroughly enjoyed the various activities included in the Bamboo Experience. We learned a lot and laughed a lot, (especially at ourselves) in this very participatory outing. It also gave us a chance to get away from the crowds and enjoy the peaceful nearby countryside.
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Expedition651640
Mar 1, 2024
Solo US Woman💝 - Breathing in the surrounding rice fields and peaceful energy of the school constructed with bamboo made it very special and uplifting! As a US solo woman traveler it was refreshing to be a part of a small group; a delightful couple from Australia:) I loved the Guide he infused playfulness into the experience as he explained the history of Laos and styles of weaving and basketry. He even went the extra mile with guiding us patiently with how it’s done! The cooking part with the bamboo shoots was so delicious and reminded me of the value of bamboo as a nutritional and renewable, resource to replace all the plastics! (Why not???) The mung musician and dancer was the star of the show! Such a gorgeous representation of Laos and the mung community with all its wonderful contributions!! Cup Chai lye lye!!(Thank you very much!!!)
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Y4029bkcecilec
Jan 30, 2024
To discover ! - A very good time shared around the uses of bamboo, weaving and cooking and even a little music: a treat! The team on site is invested, committed and attentive.
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Legofhfjrbc
Jan 30, 2024
Great morning! - I had a great morning here learning all about the different ways they use bamboo in Laos. We then did bamboo weaving and made a little coaster each. I started to notice how much bamboo (and the technique we were taught) was used all around Laos. We then had a cooking class which was great, the food was the best I’ve had on my travels so far, lots to try. I would really recommend this activity to anyone.
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Ann_m
Jan 30, 2024
GO! - This tour was a lot of fun & very informative. Our tour guides were all very knowledgeable & friendly. All phases of the tour — the explanation about all the ways bamboo is used, weaving the bamboo coasters, preparation of rice, cooking (& eating), & musical performances — were very well done. Highly recommended.
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Saraaq2320ee
Jan 17, 2024
Stunning - Stunning experience giving us an insight into traditional daily life in the villages. The uses of bamboo were incredible and we thoroughly enjoyed the Bamboo weaving taking home a lovely coaster as a great souvenir. The cooking class was phenomenal and the food created was some of the best food we’ve had on our trip throughout Asia so far. Highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting a beautiful cultural experience.
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Maps48380604931
Jan 7, 2024
Amazing!!! - This was an amazing experience! All the staff were so friendly and I had such a great time! My favourite thing I have done so far in Laos!! Highly recommend!
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Amy_c
May 4, 2024
Very good experience - The people running the tour were very knowledgeable and friendly. I really enjoyed the cooking class and would’ve liked to have done a little bit more of that.
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Maggiemum2
Feb 19, 2024
An interesting diversion - An interesting diversion from sight-seeing learning how to cook sticky- rice and weave bamboo. OK, we only made place mats but were given a frog to take way. Who knew you could cook so many dishes? Fortunately our efforts were supplemented by the resident cook.
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